TCE PhysicsPractice Examination 14

This paper covers

• Section A (Criterion 5): gravitational field of a binary star and Kepler's third law, with full working, units and directions.
• Section B (Criterion 6): electrons in Earth's magnetic field and the Van Allen belts, including at least one labelled field or force diagram.
• Section C (Criterion 7): interference from two loudspeakers at a concert, mixing calculation with a justified explanation.
• Section D (Criterion 8): line spectra of stars and absorption lines, with a non-routine or real-world context.
• Whole paper: an astronomy night at a dark-sky site — binary stars and moons, the magnetosphere and aurora, an outdoor concert, and starlight spectra.

Students are permitted to bring into the examination the materials normally allowed for this subject. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

This is an ATARMAxxing practice paper. It is not an official examination and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the VCAA, NESA or the QCAA.